Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi guys :-)
I just wanted to share a big win for me today, something I am quite proud of.
I booked onto a D&D intro night in a few weeks time so I can get out of my comfort zone and meet new people!
I've been feeling really alone because I don't really have any friends, but also feeling stuck because social situations are really nervewracking and stressful.
Feeling really proud that I just thought "screw it, I'm going to do it!"
My brother and dad are going too just as a bit of support if I find it hard, but we all made and agreement to sit apart. :-)
Have you guys had any wins this week?
Well done good for you !
I know the language pretty well, actually. Moving to another country is part of what tipped off that I am autistic. I absolutely cannot connect with people in person, and it doesn't matter the time, place, or culture. It's always the same thing. We can converse on occasion, but we never become actual friends, and it's very frustrating. Having to rely on your weaker language at the same time as realizing you're at a tremendous inherent social disadvantage is... just not helping. It would be nice to have no more than one variable at a time, but that's not how life tends to work.
Thanks! :-)
Wow, that's quite an achievement to move country. I guess learning the language and speaking with people in conversation is a skill you will slowly get the hang of.
Best of luck!
Congratulations. I recently moved to a country where I have to resort to speaking Spanish, in which I am way less practiced, and I am just now realizing that I have no idea how to connect with people. I'd rather be doing it in English, and having to switch languages is just another pebble in the proverbial shoe.
Thank you so much! :-)
That's fantastic! It's such a good feeling when you conquer something you have been worried about, isn't it?
Thank you! :-) Yes hoping that it will be a good group - looking forward to it!
Aww wow good for you that's a really positive win one you can definitely be proud of! I hope you'll enjoy your D&D night when it comes.
My win this week has been going out to the corner shop. I was so anxious but this time I didn't back down and went for. So proud of myself for that.
Go for it! And enjoy. Lots of people at those are super introverted, so you'll be amongst similar people. Just chat away, enjoy the game, and you'll be away in no time making friends. Be fun!
Ah yay, congrats! :-) It should be fun, I haven't really played D&D before but I have had a go at The Witcher TTRPG and Vampire The Masquerade and found them both really fun.
My win this week is signing up here. Also tidying up my workshop. D&D sounds fun, hopefully you don't end up on Den Of The Drake! XD